Amy Kent
Deputy Health Commissioner & Chief of Staff
Amy Kent serves as a deputy health commissioner and chief of staff for the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). As chief of staff, Amy leads key strategic priorities, advises agency leadership through changes, and supports coordination and communication across the agency and with external stakeholders.
She has been with IDOH since December 2017, previously serving as the legislative and external affairs director and assistant commissioner for consumer services and health care regulation.
Kent is a career public servant, joining the state in 2009 after graduating from Indiana University with a B.S. in political science. She has held several positions within state government, including with the Indiana Department of Correction and Department of Child Services.
In her time with the state, Kent has played a critical role in securing policy and funding support for key priorities and building and maintaining relationships across state agencies, private sector partners, healthcare entities, and local government officials.
She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two children, and labrador, exploring local restaurants with friends, and cheering on the Hoosiers.
